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Avatar for 5D LANDSCAPES AND CLEANUP LLC
5D LANDSCAPES AND CLEANUP LLC
5.0(
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Serving Southgate, MI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Wow! Hard worker. Spread gravel, removed old tangled fencing, and cleared overgrown vegetation. Has all necessary equipment, large and small. Eager to do work to my satisfaction. Worked for hours in heat. I was worried. . Very personable. Honest. Highly recommended."
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+2

Response time8 hrs
Response rate93%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Exquisite Touch
4.4(
23
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Serving Southgate, MI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I was perfect they arrived and also view the issue and provided a great affordable quote for the service very professional and we hired them on the spot to fix our plumbing issue I highly recommend them."
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Bathroom remodel
Remodel
Handymen Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project

+26

Response time8 hrs
Response rate86%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Penguin Junk Removal, LLC
5.0(
30
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Serving Southgate, MI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a ton of junk that I needed removed from the property from a previous tenant. I mean furniture, carpet, pad, just a mess of debris etc. They scheduled a time, showed up on time, extremely professional and removed everything I asked of them. So happy to have everything gone. The city wouldn’t take it. I was at a loss with no idea how to get rid of everything."
Penguin Team
Penguin Truck 1
Response time1 day
Response rate91%
40 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Moccia Lawn and Landscaping, Inc.
Moccia Lawn and Landscaping, Inc.
3.7(
81
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Serving Southgate, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"First time experience with landscaping project and Austin did an amazing job helping me navigate the process. Professional, knowledgeable and on time with project from start to finish. Cody Nagy and his team did an amazing job on install and checked in with me to make sure I was satisfied every step of the way. Hardworking and exceptionally polite and professional young me and respectful of my property. The neighbors even complimented them. Will definitely consider them for any future projects."
Custom Raised Outdoor Living Area
Landscapes and Softscapes
Softscape with Custom Lighting Accents (Rear)
Raised Outdoor Living Area
English Garden (Semi-Formal)

+70

Response time3 days
132 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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GROUND CONTROL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE L.L.C.
3.2(
65
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Serving Southgate, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Office staff was friendly and efficient. Project was completed in a timely manner. We were very satisfied with the work that was done. During the course of the project they were very open to our suggestions and completed those jobs to our satisfaction. They did a good job with the clean-up. Our backyard looks great!!"
Patio
Response time4 days
Response rate92%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Chipmunks dig their burrows about three feet deep and up to 30 feet long. The entrances can be two inches wide or more. Chipmunks are fiercely protective of their burrows and use them to protect the nuts and seeds they gather for the long winters.

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between $40,000 and $90,000 on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

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